Example: Es importante no dejar de lado tus sueños por miedo.
Definition
"Dejar de lado" means to intentionally set something aside or to neglect it, often in favor of other priorities. It implies not giving attention or importance to something that might otherwise deserve consideration, such as dreams or responsibilities.
The phrase "dejar de lado" comes from Spanish, where "dejar" means to leave or let, and "lado" means side. Together, it literally translates to "leave to the side," which figuratively means to neglect or set something aside. Did you know? This expression vividly conveys the act of pushing something out of immediate focus.
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"Dejar de lado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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